How to Make Crispy Deviled Pork Chops and Thick-Cut Oven Fries

How to Make Crispy Deviled Pork Chops and Thick-Cut Oven Fries

Test cook Elle Simone makes Bridget the ultimate Deviled Pork Chops. Then tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of dark chocolate chips, and gadget critic Lisa McManus reviews kids’ oven mitts. Science expert Dan Souza reveals the science behind non-Newtonian fluids, and test cook Lan Lam makes the perfect Thick-Cut Oven Fries.

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50 Comments

  1. Beejay Swifter on April 19, 2021 at 4:54 am

    Just out of curiosity, when did salt shakers totally go out of style? No matter how you try, the sprinkle method leaves clumps of salt here, bare spots there. The salt shaker, OTOH, dispenses it evenly. Why do we never see chefs using them anymore?



  2. Phil Michael on April 19, 2021 at 4:55 am

    Thank you… Mmmm mm… my favorite ladies with another round valuable recipes. Pardon me but, I’m a sucker for blue eyes



  3. wright96d on April 19, 2021 at 4:57 am

    I think Adam Ragusea’s oven fries look better, but these certainly look easier.



  4. Paul Tribbett on April 19, 2021 at 4:57 am

    WHY do asians have pretty hands



  5. Boofy Halfpint on April 19, 2021 at 4:57 am

    Love the Chops and the fries recipes for a great meal on its own. Can these be converted to Air Fryer recipes at all? Thanks.



  6. LoebRules on April 19, 2021 at 4:58 am

    Boy she’s bright and cute



  7. Lantanana on April 19, 2021 at 4:58 am

    I don’t like oven mitts cos it takes away my dexterity. I prefer pot holders.



  8. Holly M on April 19, 2021 at 5:00 am

    Those Pork Chops look wonderful and the potatoes are great as well. Thanks. Love the taste test, science and equipment review. Thanks



  9. Nigel Williams on April 19, 2021 at 5:04 am

    Warning: the fries recipe is crap. The corn starch only creates a weird coating that’s crispy. Like a thin, chewy, slightly crunchy thing. It’s super weird.

    If you want crispy fries, don’t bake them. If you want oven fries, make oven fries but avoid this nonsense. It’s like coating your fries in crispy cellophane 🙄 better off making an actual batter than wasting your time.

    I’ve made many recipes from ATK and support them heartily but this was absolute insanity.



  10. charitycrafter on April 19, 2021 at 5:05 am

    Where can you find natural pork? The stores I shop at only have the enhanced.



  11. Emily Dong on April 19, 2021 at 5:07 am

    I love this episode!!💗



  12. Lizzy Anza on April 19, 2021 at 5:08 am

    Made the oven fries last night and they were awesome.



  13. David Smith on April 19, 2021 at 5:09 am

    I can appreciate that you may not want to endorse a specific product while doing recipes as viewed on screen with labels covered, but from my personal experience, I know that Pam cooking spray does a better job than the local grocery store brand; I know that Grey Poupon dijon mustard is better than the Walmart brand. While the variances might seem minor, it can make a big difference in the finished product.



  14. Julz Bergener on April 19, 2021 at 5:11 am

    The chops and fries sound and look glorious! Recommendations for cooking both in the air fryer? That’s all I use these days!!!



  15. David Jones on April 19, 2021 at 5:11 am

    the part with the kid was cute , I try cooking with my nephew all the time he gets a kick out of it and is getting pretty good .



  16. Critical Hit!! on April 19, 2021 at 5:14 am

    I really love this show. As someone who didn’t know how to cook before, I’ve learned a lot, from recipes, to the science of cooking, to the best tools for the kitchen! <3



  17. D.W. Read on April 19, 2021 at 5:15 am

    The recipe for potatoes is good, but I recommend using tongs to lift off the foil. You want to keep your fingers away from the steam that gushes out. (Don’t ask me how I know.)



  18. Nub Zur on April 19, 2021 at 5:16 am

    Yo, this is messed up but she looks like the redhead but just the voice is different.



  19. Chris G. on April 19, 2021 at 5:17 am

    Tried the fry recipe and these truly were the best oven fries I’ve ever had. Not burnt, not “raw/hot”, and not tasteless steamed pieces. The cornstarch is odd but it does work. Here’s a tip too: if you don’t have cornstarch, try egg whites. Gives a similar crisp texture on the outside.



  20. Wanda Chiames on April 19, 2021 at 5:17 am

    Thank you am learning stuff I did not know about



  21. KingsXish on April 19, 2021 at 5:18 am

    We’ll be working the pork chops into our quarantine dinner schedule. Stay healthy, stay safe ladies!



  22. Joe Ees on April 19, 2021 at 5:18 am

    Interesting the top 2 chocolates are both "from" San Francisco.



  23. Jam Ma on April 19, 2021 at 5:19 am

    Is Joe okay? Please upload a video of him holding today’s newspaper just to be safe



  24. Ms suezee61 on April 19, 2021 at 5:20 am

    Absolutely right. The fries are perfectly perfect l had to use russets next time I’ll peel them,but they were fantastic!



  25. Kathryn Baker on April 19, 2021 at 5:20 am

    I like to think I’m an experienced cook but these demos really help me tweak my technique! Thanks!



  26. Henry on April 19, 2021 at 5:20 am

    I just happened to make some baked or roasted chickpeas last night and when making them I remembered this video and Lan Lam using the corn starch to make the fries crispy and crunchier. I went just by memory and didn’t have the proportions exact but they turned out great. I went back to this video just now to get the right proportions for the corn starch mixture. I am going to try this on other baked or roasted things. I was going to add seasoning to the corn starch mixture but then forgot about it. I think it will be better to add the seasoning in before baking to get everything evenly coated. Than you guys for a wonderful idea.



  27. Nancy Barnett on April 19, 2021 at 5:23 am

    I like Hershey’s chips the best.



  28. zx24me on April 19, 2021 at 5:23 am

    Those fries are AMAZING!!!



  29. Sidney Mathious on April 19, 2021 at 5:24 am

    The pork chops look great and I have to try making some that way.



  30. Byron S on April 19, 2021 at 5:26 am

    I guess Joe didn’t think ‘other duties’ in his job duties would be sinking in cornstarch and water.

    I need to try those oven fries.



  31. Tom Fafard on April 19, 2021 at 5:28 am

    Okay I get the "two sides" to the non-stick spray…what if I spray it upside down….lol



  32. miss Cndnwoman on April 19, 2021 at 5:29 am

    No more shake n bake in this kitchen 🙏🌹



  33. John Glubney on April 19, 2021 at 5:30 am

    Just get some mustard and Shake n Bake..done



  34. David Slone on April 19, 2021 at 5:32 am

    The taters look tasty. One question: Are you using corn starch, rather than potato starch, because it’s better, or because we all have it in our pantry? The purist in me would want to use potato starch.



  35. 100 Days MIC on April 19, 2021 at 5:32 am

    My Oven fries are MUCH easier … even less fat and only take 20 minutes and no fussing!!! I have a Calmdo Air Fryer. I cut the Yukon Gold’s and put them in a plastic bag and add 1 tsp of Onion powder, 1/4 tsp paprika or cheyene pepper, 1/2 tsp salt — place them on the wire rack and set for 400 degrees for 20 minutes. DELICIOUS!!! I sprinkle with apple cider vinegar so I ca avoid the sugar in ketchup. My grandkids love them!!!



  36. miss Cndnwoman on April 19, 2021 at 5:34 am

    I don’t have Pam spray, what can I use instead please? I’d like to make the pork chops and fries for supper. This was a great video start to finish thanks so much you groovy people.🙋



  37. Conor Hanratty on April 19, 2021 at 5:34 am

    I made both for dinner today. I had to use two ovens because they cook at different temperatures, but they both came together beautifully!



  38. erleboswell on April 19, 2021 at 5:34 am

    I really appreciate ATK, even more now. I’m curious to know what your people think of the air fryers. I know they’re just mini ovens.



  39. Emily Broussard - Govan on April 19, 2021 at 5:35 am

    I am not a pork eater. I wonder if this could be done with chicken, lamb or beef?



  40. JoeStuffz on April 19, 2021 at 5:37 am

    Thinking about it, if the chocolate isn’t as sweet, you can add more sugar to the recipe itself



  41. Shiny_Gliscor on April 19, 2021 at 5:39 am

    "One of the things that makes fries taste like fries is the salt."
    My dad who always asks for no salt because it distracts him from the potato flavor
    "Heresy"



  42. 123Sister100 on April 19, 2021 at 5:40 am

    What if salt was added to the corn starch slurry?



  43. lhhf on April 19, 2021 at 5:41 am

    It seems that the WS Jr Chef Oven Mitt is on final sale now? no locations within a 200 mile radius of me (SC) have any more in stock, and not available for shipping. Was there a runner up?



  44. Joash Narainsamy on April 19, 2021 at 5:43 am

    I am obsessed with these oven chips! Hands down the best chips I’ve ever made. One tweak I’ve made is to season the corn starch goo, results in a better seasoned chip



  45. Mary Pack on April 19, 2021 at 5:47 am

    My family’s favorite way to eat pork chops!



  46. Rose Hep on April 19, 2021 at 5:47 am

    Gonna try that pork recipe! Love mustard and vinegar, but generally marinate the heck out of chops and braise them unless I’m making weinerschnitzel or a quick fried chop topped with sofrito.
    Will probably use thinner chops because I like lots of flavor and don’t need so much meat.



  47. Catherine Lilac on April 19, 2021 at 5:48 am

    Those fries! How ingenious, I’ve never seen such a technique.



  48. ScottO on April 19, 2021 at 5:48 am

    You might try using peanut oil if you have it available. It adds a huge level of flavor to fried/roasted potatoes. And I think mixing in about a teaspoon or so of onion powder to the cornstarch goo would be a huge Improvement in flavor. I love simple and delicious items like this.



  49. Boofy Halfpint on April 19, 2021 at 5:48 am

    By the way, I precook my breadcrumbs for apple crumbles etc too to get that lovely deep brown crust!!



  50. Jnfr Adsn on April 19, 2021 at 5:51 am

    It’s difficult to get Yukon Gold where I live. Would it be bad to use Russet potatoes? Would that work ok?